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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.00, 533.79 and 304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.00, 533.79 and 304.56 is: 456.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.00 : 533.79 = 304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.00/533.79 = 304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.00x = 533.79 × 304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.00x = 162,571.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,571.08/356.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.67

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